40584
U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands ESI: INVERT (Invertebrate Polygons)
VirginIs_invert
Data Set
Published / External
46687
Virgin Islands (U.S. and British), 2000
Project
Completed
2001-08
This data set comprises the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for the Virgin Islands. ESI data characterize estuarine environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. This data set contains sensitive biological resource polygonal data for invertebrates.
The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
2182
Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington; United States Environmental Protection Agency; United States Coast Guard; U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources; British Virgin Islands Conservation and Fisheries Department; and United States Department of the Interior.
Resource Description - ESI Atlas for Virgin Islands
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
environment
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
oceans
Theme
NOS Topic Category
Environmental Monitoring
Theme
Bivalve
Theme
Cephalopod
Theme
Coastal Zone Management
Theme
Coastal resources
Theme
Crab
Theme
ESI
Theme
Gastropod
Theme
Invertebrate
Theme
Lobster
Theme
Oil spill planning
Theme
Sensitivity maps
Theme
Shellfish
Theme
Shrimp
Spatial
British Virgin Islands
Spatial
US Virgin Islands
Office of Response and Restoration
Silver Spring
MD
Data Set
None Planned
atlas
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by NOAA regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. NOAA warrants the delivery of this product in computer-readable format, and will offer a replacement copy of the product when the product is determined unreadable by computer input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.
This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington; United States Environmental Protection Agency; United States Coast Guard; U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources; British Virgin Islands Conservation and Fisheries Department; and United States Department of the Interior.
44931
GT-polygon
GT-polygon
Published / External
Completed
Invertebrates depicted in this atlas include selected marine, estuarine, and diadromous species. Species of commercial, recreational, ecological, and/or conservation interest are emphasized. Major invertebrate (and finfish) distributions were mapped using three major geographic divisions: nearshore and shelf waters, offshore waters, and estuarine areas/back-reef embayments. In a few locations, inland streams or guts with recently documented occurrences of native stream shrimp were mapped. Note that native stream shrimp are likely to occur in other streams and guts as well, even though they are not shown on the maps. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
A unique identifier that links to the BIO_LUT table. ID is a concatenation of atlas number (67), element number (7), and record number. ID values of 9999 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. The following INVERT species are found in the Virgin Islands ESI data set (SPECIES ID, NAME): 30, Octopus; 72, Caribbean spiny lobster; 101, Queen conch; 126, Blue crabs; 309, Freshwater crab; 311, West Indian topsnail (whelk); 315, Southern pink shrimp; 1011, Native stream shrimp; 1014, Land crabs; 1015, Mussels. | Description Source: NOAA
Ordered
670700002 - 670700900
2
RARNUM
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links directly to the BIORES table or the flat format BIOFILE table. RARNUM values of 0 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. | Description Source: NOAA
67000207 - 67000226
Data Steward
2001-08
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Distributor
2001-08
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Metadata Contact
2001-08
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Point of Contact
2001-08
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Project time span
-65.167
-64.065
18.943
17.467
Range
1998-07
2001-07
Yes
Yes
918
Yes
181177
Yes
918
Yes
1280
Unclassified
Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distribution_Information).;
None
DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. Besides the above warning, there are no use constraints on these data. Acknowledgment of the publishers and contributing sources listed in Data_Set_Credit (below) would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
Online Resource
2001-08
Date that the source FGDC record was last modified.
2017-04-05
Converted from Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (version FGDC-STD-001-1998) using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml.pl' script. Contact Tyler Christensen (NOS) for details.
2017-09-13
Partial upload of Spatial Info section only.
2017-11-01
Replaced entire Lineage section to populate new Source Contribution field.
2018-02-08
Partial upload of Positional Accuracy fields only.
The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ARC/INFO(r) (version 8.0.2) and ORACLE(r) RDBMS (version 8.0.5.0.0). The hardware configuration is Hewlett Packard workstations (models 715/50 and 712/80i with 4 X-terminals) with UNIX operating system (HP-UX Release A.10.20). The following files are included in the data set: benthic.e00, birds.e00, bio_lut.e00, biofile.e00, biores.e00, breed.e00, breed_dt.e00, esi.e00, fish.e00, fishl.e00, habitats.e00, hydro.e00, index.e00, invert.e00, invertl.e00, mgt.e00, m_mammal.e00, reptiles.e00, seasonal.e00, shelfbnd.e00, soc_dat.e00, soc_lut.e00, socecon.e00, sources.e00, species.e00, status.e00, t_mammal.e00, wetlands.e00.
The attribute accuracy is estimated to be "good" given the years of ESI experience, the data input methodology, the quality control review sessions, and the digital logical consistency checks.
The biological data sets are developed primarily using regional experts who estimate concentration areas. Unlike shorelines, which maintain relative spatial stability through time, the biological data by nature vary in distribution across the landscape. Therefore, the 1:24,000 USGS quadrangles are used as a basemap in gathering the data but the data have "fuzzy" boundaries, which must be understood when utilizing this information.
Biological information presented in this atlas was collected and compiled with the assistance of biologists from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and various other agencies, organizations, and groups. Information collected and depicted on the maps denotes the key biological resources that are most likely at risk in the event of an oil spill. Seven major categories, or ELEMENTs, of biological resources were considered during data compilation: birds; fish; invertebrates; habitats; marine mammals; terrestrial mammals and reptiles. The ELEMENTs generally correspond to the coverage or geographic data layer names. There are also six attribute or data tables, BIORES, BREED, SEASONAL, SOURCES, SPECIES, and STATUS, that are used to store the complex biological data. The biological polygons (INVERT) are linked to the Biological Resources table (BIORES) using the unique ID and the lookup table BIO_LUT, or they can be linked directly using RARNUM. [The ID is a unique combination of the atlas number (for Virgin Islands this is 67), an element specific number (birds are layer 1, fish are layer 2, etc.) and a unique record number. The RARNUM represents a unique combination of species, seasonalities, concentrations, and source information. For each of these groupings, a number is generated. That number is concatenated with the atlas number to create a "resource at risk" number that is unique across atlases.] The items in BIORES include: RARNUM, SPECIES_ID, CONC, SEASON_ID, G_SOURCE, S_SOURCE, ELEMENT, EL_SPE, and EL_SPE_SEA. SPECIES_ID is the numeric identifier of each species and is unique within each ELEMENT. CONC is the concentration of the species and can be descriptive (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, etc.) or an actual count of the number of individuals or nests associated with a polygon or point. SEASON_ID contains a numeric identifier for the unique monthly presence and life history characteristics of each species at a given location. There can be one seasonality record per species, or the same species can have different monthly presence or breeding activities at different sites. When this occurs, a new record with a different SEASON_ID is referenced. G_SOURCE contains the SOURCE_ID for geographic information, and S_SOURCE contains the SOURCE_ID for seasonality information. Both items link to the SOURCES data table. EL_SPE is a concatenation of ELEMENT and SPECIES_ID and links to the SPECIES and STATUS data tables. EL_SPE_SEA is a concatenation of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID and links to the SEASONAL and BREED data tables. The SPECIES data table contains the SPECIES_ID (described above), common name (NAME), scientific name (GEN_SPEC), biological element (ELEMENT), biological subelement (SUBELEMENT), Natural Heritage Program global conservation status rank (NHP), date the list of NHP ranks was published (DATE_PUB), and EL_SPE. The item SUBELEMENT refers to the grouping of the species: (ELEMENT, subelement): INVERT: bivalve, cephalopod, crab, gastropod, lobster, and shrimp. The STATUS data table contains records for each species that is threatened or endangered on state or federal lists. The items include: ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, STATE (two-letter state abbreviation, populated with "VI" for U.S. Virgin Islands), S_F [state (USVI territority) or federal (U.S.) listing], T_E (threatened or endangered status), DATE_PUB (publication date of the source used to assign T or E status), and EL_SPE. The SEASONAL data table indicates the presence of a particular species in a particular location by month (JAN-DEC). The BIORES table is linked to the SEASONAL table using the item EL_SPE_SEA (a concatenation of the first letter of the ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID). The BREED data table contains the life stage or life history data for each unique combination of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID (or EL_SPE_SEA). It contains up to 12 records corresponding to each month of the year that the species is present in that location. The items BREED1-BREED5 will reflect different life activities, depending on the ELEMENT referenced. For INVERT, BREED1 = spawn/mate, BREED2 = eggs, BREED3 = larvae, BREED4 = juveniles and BREED5 = adults. The SOURCES data table contains metadata for each biological and human-use source listed in the ESI atlas. The items in SOURCES include: SOURCE_ID; ORIGINATOR (author); DATE_PUB (date of publication); TITLE (title of the data set); DATA_FORMAT (digital type, hardcopy maps, etc.); PUBLICATION (additional citation); SCALE (source scale denominator); and TIME_PERIOD (beginning and ending dates of original data collection). The SOURCES data table is linked to all biological data at the feature plus species-level and human-use data at the feature-level. Due to the complexity of the relational database model, the biological data items are also post-processed into a flat file format. This file is entitled BIOFILE and it may be used in place of the relational files to ease simple data queries. The items in the flat file are ELEMENT, SUBELEMENT, NAME, GEN_SPEC, S_F, T_E, NHP, DATE_PUB, CONC, JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, BREED1, BREED2, BREED3, BREED4, BREED5, RARNUM, G_SOURCE, S_SOURCE, and BREED. All of these items are the same as their counterparts in the individual files described above, except the BREED1-BREED5 items. BREED is a newly generated variable used to link to the BREED_DT file, a modified, more compact version of the aforementioned BREED file. BREED1-BREED5 give a text summary of when each life stage occurs within that polygon. The life stages referred to are the same as those listed in the previous table. The link to the BIOFILE may be made through BIO_LUT using ID to link to RARNUM, or it may be linked directly to the RARNUM in each of the biology cover's attribute files. As mentioned, BREED_DT is an auxiliary support file to the flat file structure, which allows the user to do searches based on month for seasonal breeding activities. The link from the flat file to BREED_DT is the BREED item. A second supporting data file is SOURCES. This is the same as the source file described above, and the link from the flat file is both G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE. It should be noted that although the flat file eases data query, it is not a normalized database structure, and actual updates performed by the states and other responsible agencies should be done using the relational files.
The digitization of shoreline types, biological resources, and human-use resources is a complex and highly quality-controlled process. Existing digital shoreline and wetlands data are integrated into a study-wide basemap. To facilitate digitizing, the entire study area is split into quadrangles using the INDEX data layer. The first layer digitized is the ESI shoreline classification. The ESI habitat ranking is compiled onto 1:24,000 USGS topographic quadrangles by a geomorphologist. The hardcopy maps are then digitized and checked, using on-screen and hardcopy reviews. The edited maps are updated and checked again for completeness and topological and logical consistency. Any errors in the shoreline classification are updated prior to digitizing the biological reference so there are no slivers in the geographic coordinates. The hardcopy biological information is compiled onto 1:24,000 USGS topographic quadrangles by a biological expert using data from regional specialists in the form of maps, tables, charts, written descriptions of wildlife distributions, and personal interviews. Concurrently, digital data sources are imported, projected, checked for quality control, and integrated into the data structure. The hardcopy data are digitized, checked using both digital and on-screen procedures, integrated with existing data, plotted, and sent out for review by regional specialists. The edited maps are updated, checked once again, and the final product plotted at approximately 1:55,000 scale. A team of specialists reviews the entire series of maps, checks all data, and makes final edits. The data are then merged to form the study-wide layers. The data merging includes final quality control where labels, chains, and polygons are checked for attribute accuracy. To finalize the process, each data layer is checked using a standardized form by two GIS personnel (a technician and the GIS manager), and each attribute database is checked using several programs that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies (dangles, unnecessary nodes, etc.), and ORACLE (r) and ARC/INFO (r) consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager, where the data are written to CD-ROM and the metadata are written. After the data are delivered to NOAA, they are again subjected to a number of quality and consistency checks. In the process of checking for topological and database consistencies, new IDs and RARNUMs or HUNUMs are also generated. The new IDs combine atlas number, element number, and record number. In addition, the value used to represent the element is modified to reflect the type of feature being mapped. In the case of an element normally represented by a point or polygon, a value of 20 is added to the standard element value for mapping of linear features. In the case where an element usually mapped as a polygon is represented by a point, a value of 30 is added to the regular element value. The RARNUMs are also modified to include the atlas number, so multiple atlases can be combined and RARNUMs remain unique. RARNUMs are redefined on an element basis, so "resource at risk" groupings will contain only a single element. HUNUMs are also modified to include the atlas number. ESI data are processed into multiple formats to make them useful to a wider community of GIS/mapping users. Distribution formats include ARC export, MOSS and Shape files, and MARPLOT map folders. An ArcView ESI project and ESI_Viewer product are also included on the CDs for ease of use of the ESI data. The database files are distributed both in the NOAA standard relational database format (see NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS ORCA 115) and in a simplified desktop flat file format. This metadata document includes information on both of these database formats. The section Spatial_Data_Organization_Information refers to the source files in ARC export format only.
Determination of Mangrove Habitat for Nursery Grounds of Recreational Fisheries
Tobias, W.
1998-01-01
Discrete
1998
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: document | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Edits and Additions to Resources for St. Croix
Dempsey, A., Bioimpact Inc.
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: paper
Endangered Plants and Other Resources for St. Croix
O'Reilly, R., Natural Resources Conservation Service
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Fisheries and Human-use Resources for St. Croix
Tobias, W., USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Fishery Management Plans for Reef Fish, Lobster and Conch for the U.S. Caribbean
Caribbean Fishery Management Council and National Marine and Fisheries Service; Contact: G. Garcia-Moliner, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, San Juan, PR
Range
1981
1996
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: document | Type of Source Media: paper
Land Crab Management Plan for Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
Creamer, D.F.
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: document | Type of Source Media: paper
Miscellaneous Fisheries Resources for the U.S. Caribbean
Rosario, A., Puerto Rico Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Miscellaneous Marine Resource Information for the U.S. Virgin Islands
Kojis, B., University of the Virgin Islands
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Native Stream Fish and Shrinp Distribution, Seasonality, and Life-History
Yoshioka, B., United States Fish and Wildlife Service
1999-01-01
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Natural Resource Information for USVI, Particularly St. Thomas and St. John
Boulon, R., USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Queen Conch Life-History and Seasonality Information
Appledorn, R., University of Puerto Rico - Marine Science
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Various Natural and Human-use Resources of Buck Island Reef National Monument
Hillis-Starr, Z., National Park Service
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
Wildlife and Fisheries Resources for the British Virgin Islands
BVI Conservation and Fisheries Department; Contact: B. Lettsome, Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer, BVI CFD
Discrete
1999
Invertebrate data | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication
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All the digital data were checked using both digital and on-screen procedures, plotted, checked by the biological expert, edited to remove any errors, and plotted for review by the regional specialists. The reviewed maps were updated on the computer, checked once again, and plotted at final map scale. A team of specialists reviewed the entire series of maps, checked all data, and made final edits. The data were merged to form the study-wide layers that are described in the document. The data merging included a final quality control check where topological consistency, rules for geography, and database to geography were checked and validated for all relationships.
2001-08-01T00:00:00
44931
Entity
GT-polygon
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:40584
Tyler Christensen
2017-04-05T14:52:40
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
2023-05-30T18:09:26
2018-02-08
Office of Response and Restoration
ORR
1002
Public
No
2018-02-08
1 Year
2019-02-08